Legal Secretary Audio Typist

Location: Bury St Edmunds
Job Type: Temporary (2 weeks cover)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

We are seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary Audio Typist for a temporary 2-week cover position. The role requires a professional who is adept at audio typing and document preparation, and who can work efficiently in a 100% office-based environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

Accurately prepare various legal documents from digital dictation, including letters, forms, briefs, and invoices.
Handle routine matters, correspondence, and queries independently when appropriate.
Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, and other third parties.
Assist enquirers by phone and in person, recommend services, arrange consultations/appointments/call-backs, and follow up on open enquiries.
Provide clients with a high level of service, resolving any queries or concerns promptly and courteously.
Enter key dates in the firm’s central diary, monitor diary notes, and inform of forthcoming events and deadlines.
Manage files including opening new files, conducting conflict checks, maintaining files in good order, and closing files on conclusion.
Uphold client confidentiality at all times.
Report formal complaints for investigation when relevant.
Assist with other duties such as photocopying, faxing, reception cover, etc.
Attend training as requested.
Record all relevant work on the firm’s computerised time recording system.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, particularly with audio typing and document preparation.
Familiarity with legal terminology and the SRA Code of Conduct.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with various parties.
Competence in handling confidential information.
Proficiency in using legal software and computerised time recording systems.

Benefits:

Opportunity to work in a professional legal environment.
Gain valuable experience in legal administrative support.

To apply for this Legal Secretary Audio Typist position, please submit your CV.